I do kind of like the idea of setting up something almost like the Boy Scouts; you could then use that as a model for creating different levels of achievement and even have patches/badges that are earned based on acquiring specific skills. But that could also get a little "cutesy" or be too close to the Boy Scouts if it wasn't handled delicately.

I do kind of like the idea of setting up something almost like the Boy Scouts; you could then use that as a model for creating different levels of achievement and even have patches/badges that are earned based on acquiring specific skills. But that could also get a little "cutesy" or be too close to the Boy Scouts if it wasn't handled delicately.

I do kind of like the idea of setting up something almost like the Boy Scouts; you could then use that as a model for creating different levels of achievement and even have patches/badges that are earned based on acquiring specific skills. But that could also get a little "cutesy" or be too close to the Boy Scouts if it wasn't handled delicately.

I think it's a disservice to the community. While the military system is great, we also need to "break" some of the links to the military (including jargon) that are in common usage.

JMO but:

Most kits are built on the concept of military logistics (most of the first "preppers/survivalists" were Vets), as a long term event or even a regional event like Katrina or Sandy, the resupply lines for most People will be a pipe dream. It can also lead to relating us to a "militia", which we aren't.

Maybe I am just prejudiced but how about historical terms? We are also concerned with self reliance, which could be "Settlers, Pioneers, Scouts, etc" (just for examples).